wire organizer

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of wire arranging device, the efficiency of cable arrangement is optimized by improving wire arranging device.Wire arranging device includes the lock ring of the opening formed in side portion, the support pipe for accommodating cable and the inlet channel formed in the side portion of support pipe;The support pipe and the lock ring are rotatably switched in locking position and unlocking position;In the unlocking position, the opening is communicated with the inlet channel;In the locking position, the lock ring covers the inlet channel and forms circumferential locking with the lock ring by locking structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of communication equipment technology, specifically to a cable management device. Background Technology

[0002] There are a large number of cables in optical distribution frames, copper distribution frames, racks, cabinets and other equipment. In order to allocate and use space rationally, the cables need to be organized. The efficiency of cable organization has always been pursued by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cable organizer that improves the efficiency of cable management.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a cable organizer, which includes a locking clamp with an opening on the side, a support tube for accommodating cables, and an inlet channel formed on the side of the support tube; the support tube and the locking clamp are rotatably switchable between a locked position and an unlocked position; in the unlocked position, the opening is connected to the inlet channel; in the locked position, the locking clamp covers the inlet channel and forms a circumferential lock with the locking clamp through a locking structure.

[0005] By setting a locking clamp that is compatible with the rotation of the support pipe, the support pipe can be quickly locked, thereby improving the efficiency of cable management.

[0006] Optionally, the support fitting includes an outer tube section and an inner tube section built into the outer tube section; the inner tube section and the outer tube section are circumferentially and axially fitted together.

[0007] This allows for the connection between the inner and outer tube sections, preventing them from separating axially while also preventing the inner tube section from rotating relative to the outer tube section.

[0008] Optionally, both ends of the outer tube are provided with annular slots along the axial direction, with the slots opening in directions away from each other;

[0009] The two ends of the inner tube are oriented towards each other to form a snap-fit ​​flange;

[0010] The insertion flange is located in the slot on the corresponding side. Along the axial direction, the bottom of the insertion flange abuts against the bottom of the slot, and along the circumferential direction, the end of the insertion flange abuts against the end wall of the slot.

[0011] By setting slots and inserting flanges, the connection between the inner tube and the outer tube can be achieved, simplifying the connection structure between the inner tube and the outer tube.

[0012] Optionally, the inner wall of the inner tube is formed with a ring portion with a side opening. The ring portion has a small diameter end, a large diameter end fixed to the inner tube portion, and a body portion connecting the large diameter end and the small diameter end. The body portion protrudes toward the central axis of the inner tube portion.

[0013] The ring can form a certain deformation along the radial direction, which can adapt to different pipe diameters and different numbers of cables, thus improving the compatibility of the cable connector.

[0014] Optionally, two rings are provided that are distributed opposite each other along the axial direction. By providing two rings, the cable can be restricted at two positions along the axial direction, thereby improving the connection strength and stability between the cable management connector and the cable.

[0015] Optionally, the outer wall of the outer tube is formed with a radially concave groove, in which the locking clamp is rotatably accommodated. By providing a groove on the outer wall of the outer tube to accommodate the locking clamp, the locking clamp is axially limited, while also facilitating its operation.

[0016] Optionally, the locking structure includes a sliding wedge formed in a groove and a locking hole formed in the locking clamp for engaging with the sliding wedge; the sliding wedge and the wall of the locking hole form an inclined engagement in a set rotation direction, and during the rotation of the locking clamp, the sliding wedge retracts radially; in both the unlocked and locked positions, the sliding wedge is located within the locking hole. By using an inclined engagement in a set direction, self-locking between the outer tube and the locking clamp can be achieved, improving the efficiency of cable management.

[0017] Optionally, it includes N locking structures evenly distributed along the circumference, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2.

[0018] This improves the locking strength and uniformity between the clamp and the outer tube.

[0019] Optionally, the outer wall surface of the inner tube is radially recessed to form a clearance hole, and in the unlocked position, at least a portion of the sliding wedge is located within the clearance hole.

[0020] In this way, the sliding wedge can be radially retracted into the clearance hole, reducing the resistance of the sliding wedge to the locking clamp.

[0021] Optionally, the support tube is made of rubber.

[0022] By using rubber material, the cable organizer in this application provides effective protection for cables and can be applied to both copper cables and optical cables.

[0023] Other features and advantages of this specification will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of this specification and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of this specification.

[0025] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the cable organizer in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 These are the front and side views and cross-sectional views of the cable organizer in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An explosion diagram;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the process of the cable organizer switching from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 1-Locking clamp; 11-Operating part; 2-Supporting pipe; 21-Inlet channel; 22-Wire hole; 23-Outer tube part; 231-Slot; 231a-End wall; 231b-Inner ring groove wall; 231c-Outer ring groove wall; 231d-Second groove bottom; 232-Sliding groove; 232a-First groove bottom; 24-Inner tube part; 241-Plug-in flange; 241a-Flange bottom end; 241b-Gap part; 242-Ring part; 242a-Small diameter end; 242b-Large diameter end; 242c-Body part; 243-Allowing hole; 3-Locking structure; 31-Sliding wedge; 31a-Right angle wall; 31b-Beveled wall; 32-Lock hole. Detailed Implementation

[0031] This invention provides a cable organizer that improves the efficiency of cable management.

[0032] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the cable organizer in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 (a) is a front side view of the cable organizer in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 (b) is Figure 2 (a) AA-direction cross section; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An explosion diagram; Figure 4 (a) is a schematic diagram of the cable organizer in the unlocked position; Figure 4 (b) is a schematic diagram of the cable organizer in the transition position between the locked and unlocked positions; Figure 4 (c) is a schematic diagram of the cable organizer in the locked position.

[0034] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a cable organizer, which includes a clamp 1 with an opening on its side, a support tube 2 for accommodating cables, and an inlet channel 21 formed on the side of the support tube 2. The support tube 2 and the clamp 1 can be rotatably switched between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the opening communicates with the inlet channel 21; in the locked position, the clamp 1 covers the inlet channel 21 and is circumferentially locked by a locking structure 3.

[0035] By setting a locking clamp 1 that is rotatably adapted to the support pipe 2, the support pipe 2 can be quickly locked, thereby improving the efficiency of cable management.

[0036] In such Figures 1 to 3 In the example shown, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cable organizer is in the unlocked position. The interior of the support tube 2 has a cable hole 22 for cable passage, and a cable inlet channel 21 is formed on its side. The cable inlet channel 21 allows a single cable to be inserted into the cable hole 22. A locking clamp 1 is located on the outside of the support tube 2 and can be rotated by external force. An opening is provided on the side of the locking clamp 1, which is adapted to the size of the cable inlet channel 21. In a specific example shown, the portion of the cable surrounding the opening is aligned with the portion of the support tube 2 that forms the cable inlet channel 21.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 In (a), the cable organizer is in the unlocked position, with its opening opposite and connected to the cable inlet channel 21. The operator can then insert the cables to be organized sequentially through the cable inlet channel 21 into the cable hole 22, and then rotate the locking clamp 1 from the unlocked position to the locked position. This causes the cable inlet channel 21 to be covered and closed by the locking clamp 1, thereby applying radial restraint to the cables and preventing them from coming out of the cable inlet channel 21. During this process, the state when the locking structure 3 is not locked with the locking clamp 1 is as follows: Figure 4 The state shown in (b) Figure 4 (c) The cable organizer is in the locked position.

[0038] In such Figure 4 (a) The locking structure 3 also forms a circumferential lock with the locking clamp 1, thereby preventing the locking clamp 1 from being rotated under force during the wire feeding process and thus hindering the wire feeding operation. Figure 4 In state (c), the locking structure 3 also forms a circumferential lock with the locking clamp 1 to prevent the incoming line channel 21 from being accidentally opened.

[0039] The support fitting 2 includes an outer tube portion 23, the outer wall of which has a radially concave groove 232. The locking clamp 1 is rotatably accommodated within the groove 232. The two ends of the locking clamp 1 are radially adapted to the side wall of the groove 232. A portion of the locking clamp 1 can extend out from the groove 232 to form an operating part 11, which facilitates the operator to apply thrust to the locking clamp 1.

[0040] By providing a groove 232 on the outer wall of the outer tube 23 to accommodate the locking clamp 1, the locking clamp 1 is axially limited, while also facilitating the operation of the locking clamp 1.

[0041] In such Figure 2 (a) Figure 2 (b) and Figure 3 The locking structure 3 includes a sliding wedge 31 formed in the sliding groove 232 and a lock hole 32 formed in the locking clamp 1 for engaging with the sliding wedge 31. The sliding wedge 31 and the wall of the lock hole 32 form an inclined surface fit in a set rotation direction. During the rotation of the locking clamp 1, the sliding wedge 31 retracts radially inward. In both the unlocked and locked positions, the sliding wedge 31 is located within the lock hole 32.

[0042] In the example shown in the figure, the bottom of the groove 232 is defined as the first groove bottom 232a, and the sliding wedge 31 protrudes radially from the first groove bottom 232a. One side of the sliding wedge 31 is a right-angled wall 31a that is perpendicular to the first groove bottom 232a, and the other side is a sloped wall 31b that forms an acute or obtuse angle with the first groove bottom 232a.

[0043] After the sliding wedge 31 is inserted into the lock hole 32, the right-angled wall 31a abuts against the hole wall of the lock hole 32. After the locking clamp 1 is rotated, the hole wall of the lock hole 32 and the inclined wall 31b are fitted together, thereby driving the sliding wedge 31 to retract radially until it disengages from the lock hole 32. In addition to being provided at the bottom of the first groove 232a, the sliding wedge 31 can also be provided on the side wall of the groove 232. Correspondingly, the lock hole 32 is opened at both ends of the axial direction of the locking clamp 1. The side wall of the groove 232 is the bottom of the slot 231 described later, and the bottom of the slot 231 that forms the side wall of the groove is defined as the second bottom 231d.

[0044] By using a set-direction inclined plane to engage, the outer tube 23 and the locking clamp 1 can be self-locked, improving the efficiency of cable management.

[0045] In the example shown, there are N locking structures 3 evenly distributed circumferentially, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2. This improves the locking strength and uniformity between the locking clamp 1 and the outer tube 23.

[0046] The support fitting 2 also includes an inner tube 24 built into the outer tube 23. The inner tube 24 and the outer tube 23 are fitted together in a circumferential and axial direction. This allows the inner tube 24 to be connected to the outer tube 23, preventing the inner tube 24 and the outer tube 23 from separating axially while preventing the inner tube 24 from rotating relative to the outer tube 23.

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in (b), an outer tube 23 is provided on the outside of the inner tube 24. The outer tube 23 is used to fit with the locking clamp 1, and the inner tube 24 is used to contact the cable. The inner tube 24 and the outer tube 23 are connected, thereby forming a limiting fit with the outer tube 23 in the axial and circumferential directions. By setting a double-layer tube structure as a support pipe 2, the cable can be protected.

[0048] Optionally, the outer wall surface of the inner tube portion 24 is radially recessed to form a clearance hole 243. In the unlocked position, at least a portion of the sliding wedge 31 is located within the clearance hole 243. That is, after the sliding wedge 31 is radially compressed under the action of the locking clamp 1, it can retract into the clearance hole 243.

[0049] In this way, the sliding wedge 31 can be radially retracted into the clearance hole 243, reducing the resistance of the sliding wedge 31 to the locking clamp 1.

[0050] In a more specific example, such as Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded diagram. Both ends of the outer tube 23 along the axial direction are provided with annular slots 231. The slots 231 have a second groove bottom 231d and a groove opening opposite to the second groove bottom 231d along the axial direction. The side surface of the second groove bottom 231d away from the groove opening serves as the groove sidewall of the aforementioned sliding groove 232.

[0051] The slots are located on the opposite sides of the two slots 231. The two ends of the inner tube 24 form insertion flanges 241 facing towards each other. The insertion flanges 241 are located in the corresponding slots 231. Axially, the bottom of the insertion flanges 241 abuts against the second groove bottom 231d of the slot 231, and circumferentially, the ends of the insertion flanges 241 abut against the end wall 231a of the slot 231 (described later).

[0052] The circumferential end wall 231a of the annular slot 231 forms part of the wall of the inlet channel 21, that is, part of the opening of the annular slot 231, thus forming two circumferentially opposite slot ends, each slot end having an end wall 231a. The annular slot 231 also includes an inner ring slot wall 231b and an outer ring slot wall 231c extending axially and opposite to each other radially. The inner ring slot wall 231b, the outer ring slot wall 231c, and the end wall 231a form a slot opening, which is arranged axially opposite to the bottom of the slot.

[0053] The openings of the annular slots 231 located at both ends of the outer tube 23 are located on the side that is far apart from each other, and the bottoms of the slots are located on the side that is close to each other.

[0054] Both ends of the inner tube 24 form flanges, which flare outwards radially and extend toward each other. The flanges and the outer wall of the inner tube 24 form an annular spacer 241b, which has no blocking wall at its circumferential end, i.e., an opening at its circumferential end. The adjacent ends of the insert flanges 241 form the bottom of the insert flange 241, defined as the flange bottom end 241a.

[0055] Combination Figures 1 to 3 As shown, with the inner tube 24 and the outer tube 23 connected, the insertion flange 241 is located inside the slot 231, and the bottom end 241a of the flange abuts axially against the bottom of the second slot 231d. The inner ring wall 231b of the slot 231 is located inside the aforementioned spacer 241b, and the end of the insertion flange 241 abuts circumferentially against the end wall 231a of the slot 231.

[0056] By setting the slot 231 and the insertion flange 241, the inner tube section 24 and the outer tube section 23 can be connected, simplifying the connection structure between the inner tube section 24 and the outer tube section 23.

[0057] In other embodiments, the inner wall of the inner tube 24 is formed with a ring 242 with a side opening. The ring 242 is also a non-closed loop structure to allow the cable to enter the inlet channel 21.

[0058] The ring portion 242 has a small-diameter end 242a, a large-diameter end 242b fixed to the inner tube portion 24, and a body portion 242c connecting the large-diameter end 242b and the small-diameter end 242a. The body portion 242c protrudes toward the central axis of the inner tube portion 24.

[0059] The ring portion 242 extends circumferentially around the inner wall of the inner tube portion 24 and forms a large-diameter end 242b and a small-diameter end 242a for a constricted structure. The body portion 242c of the ring portion 242 has a certain curvature and protrudes in a direction close to the central axis of the inner tube portion 24.

[0060] The ring 242 can form a certain deformation along the radial direction, which can adapt to different pipe diameters and different numbers of cables, thus improving the compatibility of the cable connector.

[0061] In such Figures 1 to 4 In the example shown, two rings 242 are provided that are distributed opposite each other along the axial direction. By providing two rings 242, the cable can be restricted at two positions along the axial direction, thereby improving the connection strength and stability between the cable management connector and the cable.

[0062] In the various embodiments described above, the support tube 2 is made of rubber. Specifically, the inner tube 24 can be made of silicone, thereby providing elastic wrapping and protection for the copper cable and optical cable, while the outer tube 23 can be made of rubber with a hardness greater than silicone, thereby providing external protection for the cable and simultaneously providing radial restraint for the cable.

[0063] By using rubber material, the cable organizer in this application provides effective protection for cables and can be applied to both copper cables and optical cables.

[0064] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cable organizer, characterized in that, It includes a locking clamp (1) with an opening on the side, a support tube (2) for accommodating cables, and an inlet channel (21) formed on the side of the support tube (2); The supporting pipe (2) and the locking clamp (1) can be rotatably switched between a locked position and an unlocked position; in the unlocked position, the opening is connected to the inlet channel (21); in the locked position, the locking clamp (1) covers the inlet channel (21) and forms a circumferential lock with the locking clamp (1) through the locking structure (3).

2. The cable organizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support tube (2) includes an outer tube (23) and an inner tube (24) built into the outer tube (23); the inner tube (24) and the outer tube (23) are fitted together in a circumferential and axial direction.

3. The cable organizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer tube (23) has annular slots (231) at both ends along the axial direction, and the slots (231) open in directions away from each other. The two ends of the inner tube (24) form a plug-in flange (241) facing each other; The insertion flange (241) is located in the corresponding slot (231). Along the axial direction, the bottom of the insertion flange (241) abuts against the bottom of the slot (231). Along the circumferential direction, the end of the insertion flange (241) abuts against the end wall (231a) of the slot (231).

4. The cable organizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner tube (24) is provided with a ring (242) with a side opening. The ring (242) includes a small diameter end (242a), a large diameter end (242b) fixed to the inner tube (24), and a body part (242c) connecting the large diameter end (242b) and the small diameter end (242a). The main body (242c) protrudes toward the central axis of the inner tube (24).

5. The cable organizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ring portion (242) is provided with two ring portions that are distributed opposite each other along the axial direction.

6. The cable management device according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The outer wall of the outer tube (23) is formed with a radially concave groove (232), and the locking clamp (1) is rotatably accommodated in the groove (232).

7. The cable organizer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking structure (3) includes a sliding wedge (31) formed in the sliding groove (232) and a lock hole (32) formed in the locking clamp (1) for inserting with the sliding wedge (31); the sliding wedge (31) and the hole wall of the lock hole (32) form an inclined surface fit in a set rotation direction, and the sliding wedge (31) retracts radially during the rotation of the locking clamp (1); in the unlocked position and the locked position, the sliding wedge (31) is located in the lock hole (32).

8. The cable organizer according to claim 7, characterized in that, It includes N locking structures (3) that are uniformly distributed along the circumference, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2.

9. The cable organizer according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer wall surface of the inner tube (24) is radially recessed to form a clearance hole (243), and in the unlocked position, at least a portion of the sliding wedge (31) is located within the clearance hole (243).

10. The cable organizer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The supporting pipe (2) is made of rubber.

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